To reduce the spread of coronavirus. We are predominantly basing our activities and experiencing experiences outdoors to limit frequent touch to key areas like table tops. The government suspends all rail franchises to prevent firms collapsing as season Ticket Holders are told theyll receive refunds if they choose to stay at home during the pandemic. The death toll in spain continues to rise. More more than 2,000 people with the virus have now died in the country. And in other news, the former first minister of scotland, alex salmond, has been cleared of attempted rape and a series of Sexual Assaults, including one with intent to rape. Hello. The Health Secretary, matt hancock, has described people who ignore government advice on social distancing as very selfish. Ministers are considering tougher measures if people continue to gather in large numbers, orfail to observe advice about how to stop the spread of coronavirus. This is london this morning it looks a lot quieter than over the
Pressure grows on the International Olympic committee to postpone the tokyo 2020 games. Canada becomes the first major country to officialy withdraw. Hong kong tightens its borders, as authorities there suggest theyre on the brink of another coronavirus outbreak. Good morning. Youre watching the bbc news channel with me, geeta guru murthy, and welcome to our audiences around the world. Our top story this morning, the uks Health Secretary matt hancock has described people ignoring government advice on social distancing as very selfish. Mr hancock said the government was willing to take more action if needed to spread the virus from spreading. This could include advising nonessential Retail Businesses to close. Action if needed to stop the the virus from spreading. This could include advising nonessential Retail Businesses to close. Later today, mps will debate emergency legislation that would grant powers aimed at tackling the spread of the virus. Under the proposals, airports could shu
TfL’s “withdrawal” of the train modernisation plan is purely tactical. It wants to prevent a wave of strikes during London’s mayoral elections on May 2, and this year’s general election, with the vital assistance of the rail unions.